Best burgers in Bangkok

This burger joint in lower Sukhumvit serves up very satisfying portions with choices of beef, lamb, chicken and pork. Go big with The Duke cheeseburger (B340) made with tender lamb and pair it with fries and a milkshake. Named for the boxing legend, the signature Iron Mike (B185) features a meaty Australian beef patty and certainly packs a punch. Vegans will delight in a plant-based burger (B350) and with 10 different sauces on the menu the options for adding spice and relish abound. 

30 Sukhumvit Soi 11, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana. 092-596-4973. Open Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 11am-11pm. 

Known for selling sweet-filled doughnuts, this popular food stall also offers a signature fried chicken burger that uses a doughnut as a bun alternative. Choose one of two toppings–mentaiko (pollock roe with mayonnaise, B220) or nanban (egg mayo tartar, B220)–to dress a substantial chicken breast complemented by crispy lettuce and marvel at the uniquely tasty combination. 

19/12 Ekkamai Soi 12, Khlong Tan Nuea. 093-596-2465. Open Daily 9am-6pm

The South Americans know a thing or two about beef and at this glasshouse of a restaurant in the Ari area meat eaters will love Cast Iron’s juicy dry-aged prime minced beef patties dressed with blue cheese and caramelised onion (B325). Sauces made with spices and chilli from the region add extra piquancy and pair superbly with a cold cervesa. 

Noble Reform Phahon Yothin Soi 7, Phaya Thai. 062-920-0300. Open Mon-Fri 11am-3pm & 5pm-11pm & Sat-Sun 11am-11pm  

This homey eatery at Hansar Bangkok serves a fantastic signature angus burger (B380) but it will also delight those who abstain from red meat thanks to a plant-based burger enhanced with spicy barbeque sauce (B380). Round off a satisfying meal here with one of their specialty coffees.

Hansar Bangkok 3/250 Mahadlek Soi, Lumphini, Pathum Wan. 02-209-1234. Open Daily 7am-10pm

Known for affordable and tasty Japanese burgers and ice cream, this franchise uses local ingredients to make fusion burgers often contain more vegetables than meat. The large cheese burger (B139) is enhanced with beef sauce, while chicken nanban (B129) is the perfect example of an east-meets-west combo. There are more than 20 branches around Bangkok, so this comfort food isn’t hard to find.

6/F Central World. 999/9 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan. 02-252-0311. Open Daily 10am-9.30pm

Talking about getting healthy and eating burgers in the same sentence is a rare thing but this eatery presents an opportunity to have a fresh-look at wholesome vegan dishes. A signature smoothy (starting from B185) goes very well with a barbecue pulled mushroom burger (B320) or a cheese-full superfood burger (B320). This is vegetable-centric dining with a difference. 

27 Sukhumvit 61, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana.  091-715-5247. Open Daily 8am-8pm

Smizzle uses prime Australian beef cuts to create signature twists on American classics. Those with a hearty appetite can double down with the Uncle Sam (B260) or the Oklahoma (B270), which come with two hefty patties, while cheese lovers can revel in the Crusty Blondy dressed with sharp cheddar (B290). All go superbly with a portion of melt-cheese fries (B185). 

23/1 Si Fa Soi, Phaya Thai. 063-204-7870. Open Daily 9am-10pm